This information was written by William Gunder but never published. It was one of his books he hoped to write about historic homes of Arcanum but Bill died in 2015. This work is to be credited sorely to William Gunder. CLARK HOME – 10 North MainSouth West corner of Main and George StreetsThis lot was
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June Events
June 4 Open Hours from 9-noon at AWTHS. June 11 at 10am Donne Hayden will discuss Preble County Quaker and Darke County Families helping runaway salves through the Underground Railroad. Donne who authored “A Sense of the Meeting” will share unpublished work concerning the abolitionist/antislavery activities and relationships of Quakers and free black communities in
May Events
May AWTHS Events: May 6 students assist Serve Arcanum. May 7 Open Hours 9-noon at AWTHS including research library. May 12 at 7pm Todd Clemmons will present about the Dayton-Union Railroad system and it’s influence on Arcanum and the surrounding community. Guests will be invited to share their stories and experiences. Todd is preparing to
Leonard and Walter Swank Portrait
Acquisition acquired of Swank boys-family of Esta and Pearl Swank. Thru several researchers we acquired the following story about this portrait. It was taken in 1914. Walter and Leonard’s parents were Esta and Pearl (Holsinger) Swank. Sibling is Olive O’Dell born 1904. Thru Leonard’s obit we find he was born in Monroe Township April 26,
Baumgarnder and Schearer Names
AWTHS had a good question regarding the earliest burial in Twin Township.Per Anita Short’s cemetery readings, we read about Ithaca Cemetery that the oldest stone or burial is RICHARD ROBBINS – d. 3.7.1825 ae 44-7-14 War of 1812. Now this was taken from actual stone readings meaning stones that were still present in the 1960’s.
Jeanette Brock Burke’s Family
Photo from Jeanette Burke’s book “Down Memory Lane”: Ed Brock, Eve (Wert) and Jeanette Brock. The following information and story is from clips from Jeanette’s book “Down Memory Lane” by Jeanette Burke as well as obits, notes and photos given to awths by Jean Price, family of Jeanette. Wert’s Peter Wert and son Watson, ran